Raman in muscle

• Research type

  Research Study

• Full title

  Developing Raman Spectroscopy for Neuromuscular Disorders

• IRAS ID

  204708

• Contact name

  James Alix

• Contact email

  j.alix@sheffield.ac.uk

• Sponsor organisation

  Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

• Duration of Study in the UK

  1 years, 0 months, 29 days

• Research summary

  Disorders of nerves and muscles (often termed “neuromuscular disorders”) can be difficult to diagnose and require several investigations, including muscle biopsy. We are investigating whether a new technique that uses a beam of light can diagnose nerve and muscle disorders. We will test the new technique on samples of muscle taken at the time of a routine biopsy. This will help us to ascertain if the technique holds promise in investigating muscle problems and can be taken forward into trials in patients.

• REC name

  Yorkshire & The Humber - Sheffield Research Ethics Committee

• REC reference

  16/YH/0261

• Date of REC Opinion

  11 Oct 2016

• REC opinion

  Further Information Favourable Opinion